scholarly journals Uses of Local Plant Biodiversity among the Tribal Communities of Pangi Valley of District Chamba in Cold Desert Himalaya, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawan Kumar Rana ◽  
Puneet Kumar ◽  
Vijay Kumar Singhal ◽  
Jai Chand Rana
Keyword(s):  
Wild Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Cold Desert ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
The World ◽  
Local Plant ◽  
Pangi Valley ◽  
First Time

Pangi Valley is the interior most tribal area in Himachal Pradesh of Northwest Himalaya. An ethnobotanical investigation is attempted to highlight the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants being used by the tribes of Pangi Valley. Various localities visited in the valley 2-3 times in a year and ethnobotanical information was collected through interviews with elderly people, women, shepherds, and local vaids during May 2009 to September 2013. This paper documented 67 plant species from 59 genera and 36 families along with their botanical name, local name, family name, habit, medicinal parts used, and traditional usage, including the use of 35 plants with new ethnomedicinal and other use from the study area for the first time. Wild plants represent an important part of their medicinal, dietary, handicraft, fuel wood, veterinary, and fodder components. These tribal inhabitants and migrants depend on the wild plant resources for food, medicines, fuel, fibre, timber, and household articles for their livelihood security. The present study documents and contributes significant ethnobotanical information from the remote high altitude and difficult region of the world, which remains cut off from rest of the world for 6-7 months due to heavy snowfall.

scholarly journals Diversity of wild edible plants traditionally used by the Galo tribe of Indian Eastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Padma Raj Gajurel ◽  
Tajum Doni
Keyword(s):  
Relative Frequency ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Arunachal Pradesh ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Edible Plant

Wild edible plants are found very useful in the fulfilment of food and nutritional requirements. Because of the availibity and cultural preference, the consumption of these plants among the tribes is high. To find out the diversity, utilisation pattern and sociocultural importance of the wild plants, a study was conducted in the state of Arunachal Pradesh selecting the Galo tribe, and accordingly the wild edible plants consumed are documented here. Data were collected through extensive field surveys and interviews with the community in the selected 12 villages in Upper Subansiri and West Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. Overall, 125 wild edible plant species under 99 genera and 54 families are reported. These species are consumed mostly as leafy vegetables, fruits, medicine, spices and condiments and as a substitute to food grains. The Urticaceae with ten species is the most utilised family followed by Asteraceae, Moraceae and Lamiaceae with at least five species in each. Herbs with 47 species were found to be the most dominant growth form followed by trees with 44 species. Based on parts used leaves with 66 species were recorded to be the most used plant parts followed by fruits. The highest edibility index of 50 % was reported in Solanum americanum. The analysis of relative frequency of citation revealed that total 78 species exhibits more than 0.50 relative frequency of citation value with highest value in Pouzolzia hirta (0.95). It has been found that the wild plant resources play a vital role in the socio-economic aspects of the Galo tribe.

scholarly journals Wild edible plants collected and consumed by the locals in Daqinggou, Inner Mongolia, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachula ◽  
Geilebagan ◽  
Yan-ying Zhang ◽  
Hui Zhao ◽  
Khasbagan
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Han Chinese ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Edible Plant ◽  
Medical Food

Abstract Background Knowledge of wild edible plants is an important part of traditional knowledge. It is closely related to traditional human agriculture, as well as biodiversity. This study aimed to conduct a detailed investigation and evaluation of wild edible plants that are collected and consumed by the Mongolian and Han locals in Daqinggou and to provide valuable data for the development and utilization of plant resources. Methods In the 9 site visits to the area of Daqinggou during the period of 2017–2019, the authors used key informant interviews, semistructured interviews, and questionnaires to collect utilization information regarding precollected species of local wild edible plants. By combining the data obtained from 101 key informants, the authors used the Cultural Food Significance Index (CFSI), a quantitative index to evaluate the relative importance of the wild edible plants that were discussed in the aforementioned interviews. Results The investigation results show that the Mongolian people provided 67 folk names, corresponding to 57 wild plants, and the Han Chinese provided 58 folk names, corresponding to 49 wild plants. A total of 61 edible wild plant species belonging to 29 families and 52 genera were recorded as edible resources for the locals in Daqinggou. The uses include grains, oil and fat resources, vegetables, fruits, beverages, condiments, and snacks. The most commonly reported purpose of wild edible plants is using them as vegetables, followed by using them as beverages and fruits. The most widely used edible parts are fruits, leaves, and other aerial parts. Eating raw and cooked plants are the usual methods of consuming wild edible plants according to the locals. In addition, the CFSI of 61 wild edible plant species shows that 27 species have characteristics of medical food. Conclusions The knowledge and experience of naming and consuming wild plants by the Mongolian people and Han Chinese in Daqinggou are an important manifestation of the direct interaction between locals and plants. The CSFI evaluation of the wild edible plants consumed by the locals in Daqinggou establishes the utilization of some wild plants as part of the traditional knowledge of medical food.

Fodder Resources of Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Trans Himalaya

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-92
Author(s):  
Lipika Sharma ◽  
◽  
Sher Singh Samant ◽  
Ashish Kumar ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Festuca Rubra ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Cold Desert ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
In Trans ◽  
Cicer Microphyllum

Livestock is one of the major sources of livelihood and vital part of the agriculture and economy for the inhabitants of Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (CDBR) in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). The tribal communities are dependent on plant resources for fodder to feed the livestock. The review of literature revealed that focused studies on fodder resources of the CDBR have not been carried out so far. Therefore, the present study attempts to specify 270 species of fodder representing trees (03 spp.), shrubs (24 spp.) and herbs (243 spp.). Poaceae (105 spp.) and Polygonaceae (34 spp.) were dominant families and Poa (18 spp.), Carex and Polygonum (11 spp., each), and Festuca (10 spp.) were species rich genera. Maximum species were found in the 3000 ~ 4000 m zone. Most collected fodder species from wild includes Trigonella emodii, Cicer microphyllum, Aconogonum tortuosum, Clematis ladakhiana, Cousinea thomsonii, Carex infuscata, Festuca rubra, Leymus secalinus, etc. Only 88 species were native to the Himalayan Region, 11 species were endemic and 37 species were near endemic. Ecological assessment of the fodder species using quadrate method, and rotational grazing of livestock by tribal communities and Gaddis; and development of management plan and policy briefs are suggested.

scholarly journals Wild Edible Plants of Nutritional and Medicinal Significance to the Tribes of Palghar, Maharashtra, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 32-33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yatish Lele ◽  
Bhargavi Thorve ◽  
Swati Tomar ◽  
Anjali Parasnis
Keyword(s):  
Food Culture ◽  
Wild Edible Plants ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Edible Plants ◽  
Edible Wild Plants ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Wild Plant Species ◽  
Edible Species ◽  
Wild Edibles

Wild edible plants (WEP) are an important component from the perspective of tribal diet. There are various traditional practices and beliefs in relation to the use of wild edibles among various tribal communities in Maharashtra. In this study, the WEP found in Jawhar block of Palghar district and detailed information on the local usage for medicine or food purpose has been documented. With this, the traditional methods of preparation, collection and storage of these edible wild plants has also been documented. The present paper presents a total of 162 species of WEP, out of which almost 74% are consumed as food, 14% possess medicinal significance while 12% of the species exhibit both dietary and medicinal significance. This type of study could contribute in recording the traditional heritage of food culture and generate awareness about the importance of wild edible species. Documentation of these wild plant species can help in commercialization and domestication of the wild varieties and their entry into urban marketplaces to generate higher revenue for the farmers. Wild edibles could prove to be a remedy to food scarcity, a source of nutritional security and improve the economy in tribal areas.

Fuel Yielding Species of Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the Indian Trans Himalaya

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Lipika Sharma ◽  
◽  
Sher Singh Samant ◽  
Ashish Kumar ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Fuel Wood ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Cold Desert ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Local Resources ◽  
Fuel Resource ◽  
Preferred Species

Fuel is major source of domestic energy and depends upon the type of species available in the area. The tribal communities of Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (CDBR) lead agro-pastoral lifestyle in which they heavily depend on local resources for fuel wood. The available studies indicated that comprehensive study on fuel resource is not available for the CDBR. Therefore, an attempt has been made to; (i) assess the diversity, distribution and utilization pattern of fuel resource; (ii) identify nativity and endemism of the fuel species; and (iii) suggest management options for conservation. The present study recorded 46 species of fuel representing trees (06 spp.), shrubs (37spp.) and herbs (03 spp.). Caprifoliaceae and Salicaceae (08 spp., each) were dominant families, and Lonicera (08 spp.) and Salix (07 spp.) were species rich genera. Maximum species were found in the 3000 ~ 4000 m zone. Amongst, fuel species, Caragana versicolor, Kracheninnikovia cerastoides, Lonicera spinosa and Salix spp. were the most preferred species from pastures for fuel wood. Only 22 species were native to the Himalayan region, 01 species i.e., Cotoneaster gilgitensis was endemic and 10 species were near endemic. Assessment of fuel species using ecological method (quadrat), study the extraction trends, develop conventional propagation protocols for mass multiplication and their establishment in the in-situ and ex-situ conditions, and create awareness among the tribal communities have been suggested.

scholarly journals The Utilization and Conservation of Indigenous Wild Plant Resources in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebua S. Semenya ◽  
Matjutla J. Mokgoebo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Wild Plants ◽  
Wild Plant ◽  
Plant Resources ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Wild Plant Species ◽  
Effective Conservation

The knowledge pertaining to uses of indigenous wild plants and their conservation methods by the rural communities of the Limpopo Province (South Africa) is not fully reconnoitered. The available data highlighting these aspects are scattered in general ethnobotanical literatures. The current study therefore sought to collate, analyze, and describe such information. Search engines and local libraries were used to document information. A total of 50 useful wild plant species belonging to 32 botanical families, mainly the Fabaceae (28%, n = 9) and Cucurbitaceae (13%, n = 4), were harvested by rural communities inhabiting the Limpopo Province. These species were mainly exploited wholly for medicinal (62%, n = 31) and food (20%, n = 10) purposes. Leaves, bark, fruits, and roots, respectively, were the most commonly used plant parts. Overall, the traditional conservation approaches employed by the indigenous people to ensure continual supply of these organs for different livelihoods encompasses traditional beliefs and taboos, sustainable harvesting practices as well as domestication of plants. However, not all these approaches promote effective conservation and sustainable utilization of wild plant resources.

SEROPREVALENCE OF HIV AND HBsAg AMONGST BLOOD DONORS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, CHHATTISGARH.

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anusha P ◽  
Bankar Nandkishor J ◽  
Karan Jain ◽  
Ramdas Brahmane ◽  
Dhrubha Hari Chandi
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Laboratory Diagnosis ◽  
Blood Bank ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The World ◽  
First Time

INTRODUCTION: India being the second highly populated nation in the world. HIV/AIDS has acquired pandemic proportion in the world. Estimate by WHO for current infection rate in Asia. India has the third largest HIV epidemic in the world. HIV prevalence in the age group 15-49 yrs was an estimate of 0.2%. India has been classified as an intermediate in the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) endemic (HBsAg carriage 2-7%) zone with the second largest global pool of chronic HBV infections. Safety assessment of the blood supply, the quality of screening measures and the risk of transfusion transmitted infectious diseases (TTIs) in any country can be estimated by scrutinizing the files of blood donors. After the introduction of the blood banks and improved storage facilities, it became more extensively used. Blood is one of the major sources of TTIs like hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis, and many other blood borne diseases. Disclosure of these threats brought a dramatic change in attitude of physicians and patients about blood transfusion. The objective of this study is to determine the seroprevalence of transfusion transmitted infections amidst voluntary blood donors at a rural tertiary healthcare teaching hospital in Chhattisgarh. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective study was carried out in Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Kachandur, Durg. Blood donors were volunteers, or and commercial donors who donated the blood and paid by patients, their families, or friends to replace blood used or expected to be used for patients from the blood bank of the hospital. After proper donation of blood routine screening of blood was carried out according to standard protocol. Laboratory diagnosis of HIV 1 and HIV 2 was carried out by ELISA test. Hepatitis B surface antigen was screened by using ELISA. RESULTS: A total of 1915 consecutive blood donors’ sera were screened at Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, blood bank during study period. Of these 1914 were male and 1 female. The mean age of patients was found to be 29.34 years with standard deviation (SD) of 11.65 Years. Among all blood donors in present study, 759(39.63%) were first time donors and 1156(60.37%) were repeated donors. 1 patient was HIV positive in first donation group while 3 (75%) were positive in repeat donation group. 7 (38.9%) were HBsAg positive in in first donation group while 11(61.1%) were positive in repeat donation group. Two patients in first donation group had dual infection of HIV and HBsAg. CONCLUSION: Seropositivity was high in repeated donors as compared to first time donors. The incidence of HIV is observed to be 0.2% and that of HBsAg is 0.94%. Strict selection of blood donors should be done to avoid transfusion-transmissible infections during the window period.

First report of Rinamba opacicollis Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae, Doryctinae) in India as parasitoid of coffee stem borer, Xylotrechus quadripes (Chevrolat) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

ENTOMON ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-314
Author(s):  
A. Roobakkumar ◽  
H.G. Seetharama ◽  
P. Krishna Reddy ◽  
M.S. Uma ◽  
A. P. Ranjith
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Control ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Stem Borer ◽  
Arabica Coffee ◽  
First Report ◽  
The World ◽  
First Time

Rinamba opacicollis Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) was collected from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India for the first time from the larvae of white stem borer, Xylotrechus quadripes Chevrolat infesting arabica coffee. Its role in the biological or integrated control of X. quadripes remains to be evaluated. White stem borer could be the first host record of this parasitoid all over the world.

PERSPECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF WORLD PRODUCTION OF FEEDS FOR AQUACULTURE: ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF RAW MATERIALS

2017 ◽  
pp. 67-78
Author(s):  
Lina Yurievna Lagutkina
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Feed Production ◽  
The World ◽  
Market Trends ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
World Industry ◽  
First Time ◽  
A Current

The author of the article discloses the prospects of development of the world feed production for aquaculture based on the analysis of key innovative technological and market trends. The author specifies that shortage, high cost, low ecological compatibility of traditional raw materials - fish flour - are among major limiting factors in the development of production of feeds for aquaculture. This fact, in turn, limits sustainable development of aquaculture both in Russia, and in the world in general. The article presents the overview of a current status of the world industry of feed production in aquaculture, where the regional situation is studied, as well. For the first time, there is given the outlook of innovative technologies in feed production based on the alternative sources of protein (on the example of projects of leading aquabiotechnological companies) which will determine industry’s objectives for the mid-term perspective.

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